Job Description

Inventory Control Manager - North Dublin

Ref No: AM18339

County Dublin, Republic of Ireland

Competitive salary

Inventory Control Manager - North Dublin.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Lead the inventory control team and ensure all operational activities are on track (cycle counting, COGI reconciliation, physical material storage setup, Control Audits).
• Responsible for driving the inventory control program across the site for over 7,000 SKUs ensuring all stakeholders provide full support and compliance to maintain accuracy.
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify the issues effecting Inventory inaccuracy and partner with stakeholders to eliminate same.
• Support the Logistics Manager with analytic insights to drive improvements in logistics optimisation (inventory accuracy, storage utilization, cycle times)
• Participate in continuous improvement and cost reduction projects across supply chain.
• Work with IT to leverage the full capabilities of current systems (i.e. SAP, scanning etc.) and identify and implement improvements.
• Works closely with external 3PL to optimise accuracy levels and support inventory to line feed.
• Process reports and analyse to identify any trends and patterns to reduce discrepancy levels
• Oversees inventory integrity (accuracy) and update (timelines) through use of IT systems/development of same.
• Participate organising any stocktake activities.

Qualifications and experience requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, IT, Engineering or a related discipline (QQI level 8).
• Minimum of 5 years' professional experience within Logistics or Planning (preferably in a manufacturing organisation).
• Analytical ability to utilise the capability of ERP systems (preferably SAP) to drive process improvement and provide decision making information, track activity and track performance.
• History of driving continuous improvement through people using data and information.
• Prior experience in leading people effectively either as a direct reporting team or through projects.
• Experience in related fields such as production operations, procurement or planning would be an advantage. Broad view of supply chain management and processes.

• Team player, capable of building strong and influential relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Planning and analytical skills with the ability to collate and analyse data for decision making.
• A pragmatic LEAN focus to drive continuous improvement through engagement.
• Good working knowledge of SAP or other similar ERP systems, especially in WM/IM/SFC, with the inquisitiveness to explore the full capabilities of SAP for ongoing improvement.
• Excellent oral communications, business writing skills and presentation skills.
• Self-directing, goal oriented and able to prioritise workloads.